ContraBanned: Musicians & the Travel Ban
The ContraBanned showcase features performances by artists from the diaspora of the nations effected by the White House’s travel ban. At this panel discussion, moderated by the renowned activist and comedian Azhas Usman, the artists on the showcase will talk about immigration and immigrants, their role culture, and their experiences as performers and artists, especially in regards to the current political climate.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Matthew Covey
Tamizdat
![photo of Dena Elsaffar](/vite/assets/person-placeholder-edu-fS1N5G6a.png)
Dena Elsaffar
Salaam
![photo of Iman Hashi](/vite/assets/person-placeholder-edu-fS1N5G6a.png)
Iman Hashi
Faarrow
![photo of Siham Hashi](/vite/assets/person-placeholder-edu-fS1N5G6a.png)
Siham Hashi
Faarrow
![photo of Emmanuel Jal](/vite/assets/person-placeholder-edu-fS1N5G6a.png)
Emmanuel Jal
ContraBanned Showcase
![photo of Mamak Khadem](/vite/assets/person-placeholder-edu-fS1N5G6a.png)
Mamak Khadem
ContraBanned Showcase
![photo of Mohsen Namjoo](/vite/assets/person-placeholder-edu-fS1N5G6a.png)
Mohsen Namjoo
ContraBanned Showcase
![photo of Azhar Muhammad Usman](/vite/assets/person-placeholder-edu-fS1N5G6a.png)
Azhar Muhammad Usman
Kalijafa Media LLC